Paving The Way

January 27, 2009

Commemorative blocks and pavers that will be used at the new baseball/softball facility at the old Ward Baker Park are being sold through the Mishawaka High School Athletic Department. Those purchased by Feb. 1 will be in place for the start of this year's season, according to Robert Shriner, athletic director. "We will continue selling them until we have used up all the spaces leading to the press box for the new fields,'' he said via e-mail. "We could be selling them for a year or more." So far between 50 and 60 have been sold for the Pave the Way for Caveman Athletics drive, but Shriner said mailings recently went out and he expects a big response from MHS baseball and softball alumni. The School City of Mishawaka project at the old Baker Park includes two baseball diamonds, two softball diamonds, a press box, concession stand and restrooms. A brick walkway will lead from a stone entry plaza at the parking lot to the press box. Twelve-by-12-inch concrete blocks are being sold for $500 each and will be used for the wall at the entry to the baseball/softball fields. Four-by-8-inch brick pavers are being sold for $100 each. The small pavers will be used for the walkway. The large blocks can be engraved with up to 90 characters. The pavers can be engraved with up to 45 characters. Make checks payable to Mishawaka High School. All donations are tax deductible. The school athletic department will administer the funds.